UMass Dartmouth to launch strategic planning process Tuesday

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will launch its strategic planning process, dubbed UMassDTransform2020, on Tuesday to position the campus to meet the needs and aspirations of the community and Commonwealth at a time of accelerating change in the higher education environment.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will launch its strategic planning process, dubbed UMassDTransform2020, on Tuesday to position the campus to meet the needs and aspirations of the community and Commonwealth at a time of accelerating change in the higher education environment.

“We are looking forward to a deep and robust dialogue that will help shape a transformational course for 2020,’’ said Chancellor Divina Grossman. “I thank all the members of the committee for their willingness to lend their expertise and perspective to the process.”

The strategic planning process, expected to be completed within nine months, will yield a blueprint for academic program development, student services, revenue enhancement, enrollment, research, community engagement, and other facets of the university’s mission. Parallel to the planning process, a 10-year facilities plan will be developed.

Dr. Mohammad Karim, the incoming provost and chief academic officer of the university, will lead the strategic planning process. A 40-member committee of faculty, students, staff and community leaders will begin its work with an all-day meeting that will include a discussion of the mission, vision, strategic goals, and priorities of the university. Work groups will also be established to examine specific topics.